Sunday, June 18, 2006
Near the Cross
Scripture:
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. John 19:25
Saints, have you ever wondered why the Cross of Jesus is so important? We sing about being near the cross. We wear a cross as a symbol of being saved. We pray about drawing near the cross.
The cross of Jesus represents God's love, sacrifice and forgiveness for us. The cross of Jesus gives a point of reference for seeking comfort and strength. The cross of Jesus is a reminder to us of the magnitude of just how much God wanted to save a sinful and dying world.
The cross of Jesus is our reminder of just how much God loved us. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Aren't you glad for the Cross?
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father God, we come rejoicing and thanking You for the Cross of Jesus. We give thanks O'Lord, for the love and sacrifice that You made so that we might be redeemed. Lord, when we stop and think about what our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus had to endure, when we think about his pain and suffering, all we can say is, thank You Jesus. When we think about the heartbreak You had to endure at the loss of Your only begotten son, we say thank You Lord. Father, let not Your sacrifice be in vain. We come kneeling at the foot of the cross in total surrender, praying that You would empower us, give us the courage and the strength to endure our own crosses. Help us Lord, to be mindful of what price You paid so that we could be reconciled to the kingdom of God. Continue to keep us near the cross. Continue to speak to our hearts and minds. Lord, allow Your power and Your word to be manifested in our lives. Thank You Lord. Thank You Jesus. In His name we pray. Amen.
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. John 19:25
Saints, have you ever wondered why the Cross of Jesus is so important? We sing about being near the cross. We wear a cross as a symbol of being saved. We pray about drawing near the cross.
The cross of Jesus represents God's love, sacrifice and forgiveness for us. The cross of Jesus gives a point of reference for seeking comfort and strength. The cross of Jesus is a reminder to us of the magnitude of just how much God wanted to save a sinful and dying world.
The cross of Jesus is our reminder of just how much God loved us. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Aren't you glad for the Cross?
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father God, we come rejoicing and thanking You for the Cross of Jesus. We give thanks O'Lord, for the love and sacrifice that You made so that we might be redeemed. Lord, when we stop and think about what our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus had to endure, when we think about his pain and suffering, all we can say is, thank You Jesus. When we think about the heartbreak You had to endure at the loss of Your only begotten son, we say thank You Lord. Father, let not Your sacrifice be in vain. We come kneeling at the foot of the cross in total surrender, praying that You would empower us, give us the courage and the strength to endure our own crosses. Help us Lord, to be mindful of what price You paid so that we could be reconciled to the kingdom of God. Continue to keep us near the cross. Continue to speak to our hearts and minds. Lord, allow Your power and Your word to be manifested in our lives. Thank You Lord. Thank You Jesus. In His name we pray. Amen.
